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Letitia James wins Democratic nomination for public advocate

Updated on September 12, 2017 at 11:30 PMPosted on September 12, 2017 at 11:25 PM

Public Advocate Letitia James secured the Democratic nomination over David Eisenbach in Tuesday's primary. This 2016 Advance file photo shows James at Jody's Club Forest before the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Public Advocate Letitia James secured the Democratic nomination over David Eisenbach in Tuesday's primary. This 2016 Advance file photo shows James at Jody's Club Forest before the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Public Advocate Letitia James secured the Democratic nomination over David Eisenbach in Tuesday's primary.

James was the projected winner after getting 76.40 percent of the Democratic vote citywide, according to unofficial election night returns from the city Board of Elections, with 95.95 percent of scanners reporting.

On Staten Island, with 99 percent of scanners reporting, James received 67.01 percent of the vote, compared to 32.49 percent for Eisenbach, according to the Board of Elections.

"For the past four years, we have worked to transform the Public Advocate's Office into a vehicle for economic and social justice and progress for everyday New Yorkers," James said in a statement. "Tonight's victory puts us one step closer to a second term of fighting for all New Yorkers."

James has served as public advocate since 2014.

She congratulated her opponent on a well-run campaign, adding: "Now, let's all come together to ensure that the promise of New York City remains attainable to every single New Yorker."

The role of public advocate is to serve as a watchdog for New York City residents.

James is expected to face Republican J.C. Polanco in the general election on Nov. 7.